Dangaroo, 1986, Softcover, Book Condition: As New, Dust Jacket Condition: No, Second
Acclaimed Caribbean writer, poet, critic and scholar. Winner of the 1984 Commonwealth Poetry Prize. David Dabydeen was born and raised on a sugar plantation in Guyana. He read English at Cambridge and London Universities, completing his doctorate in 1982. A selection of these poems was awarded the Quiller-Couch Prize, Cambridge University, 1978. From the review in the Caribbean Times: A pioneering moment in black expression. He takes the Creole language to new depths, exploring the human psyche at the edge of ecstasy and breakdown. A seminal book for those interested in or studying Caribbean literature, and other black colonial writing. From the 1000+ volume private collection of well-known Australian poet and author Guy Weller all of which are listed or will soon be listed on this site. Includes many hardcover Collected Poems from sought-after 20th century poets from all countries. Search Mr Pickwick's store on this site under category Poetry, or else do a Keyword search for the special keyword '"pickwickpoems" to display these as an isolated group. Size: Octavo (standard book size). Text body is clean, and free from previous owner annotation, underlining and highlighting. Binding is tight, covers and spine fully intact. All edges clean, neat and free of foxing. Multiple copies available this title. Quantity Available: 12. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilogram. Category: Poetry; ISBN: 8788213080. ISBN/EAN: 9788788213089. All our pictures shown here are of the actual item, not stock photos. Inventory No: 3689: Multi2
Acclaimed Caribbean writer, poet, critic and scholar. Winner of the 1984 Commonwealth Poetry Prize. David Dabydeen was born and raised on a sugar plantation in Guyana. He read English at Cambridge and London Universities, completing his doctorate in 1982. A selection of these poems was awarded the Quiller-Couch Prize, Cambridge University, 1978. From the review in the Caribbean Times: A pioneering moment in black expression. He takes the Creole language to new depths, exploring the human psyche at the edge of ecstasy and breakdown. A seminal book for those interested in or studying Caribbean literature, and other black colonial writing. From the 1000+ volume private collection of well-known Australian poet and author Guy Weller all of which are listed or will soon be listed on this site. Includes many hardcover Collected Poems from sought-after 20th century poets from all countries. Search Mr Pickwick's store on this site under category Poetry, or else do a Keyword search for the special keyword '"pickwickpoems" to display these as an isolated group. Size: Octavo (standard book size). Text body is clean, and free from previous owner annotation, underlining and highlighting. Binding is tight, covers and spine fully intact. All edges clean, neat and free of foxing. Multiple copies available this title. Quantity Available: 12. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilogram. Category: Poetry; ISBN: 8788213080. ISBN/EAN: 9788788213089. All our pictures shown here are of the actual item, not stock photos. Inventory No: 3689: Multi2